In the realm of personality disorders, altruistic narcissism stands out as a particularly insidious form of manipulation. This unique blend of seemingly contradictory traits can leave victims confused, vulnerable, and trapped in a cycle of abuse. According to recent studies, approximately 5% of the population exhibits narcissistic traits, with a subset displaying characteristics of altruistic narcissism.
The concept of altruistic narcissism may seem like an oxymoron at first glance. After all, how can someone be both selfless and
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